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Independence Pass Backcountry Skiing (June 7, 2005)

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Blue Peak backcountry skiing.
Headed up to Independence Pass again this morning. Quick hike up Blue Peak, hit a couloir on the east side, then climb it again for a nice 2,000 verts backcountry skiing down to parking. First time out with Ted Mahon, an Aspen local who leads a full life of aerobic challenge such as 100 mile running races and skiing dozens of fourteeners (he’s up to 40 something). That’s Ted in the photo above, on Blue Peak east side. The guy can climb fast and ski well, what more do you need?
Independence pass backcountry skiing.

Since Ted teaches skiing, I figured we’d put him to work. This shot is taken on the south slopes of Blue. Snowmass Mountain and Mount Sopris in background. Louie getting some tips.

Posted by Lou on June 7, 2005 | Filed Under Trip Reports 

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